Faculty Development Specialist

Title: Faculty Development Specialist

Employee Classification: Faculty/Staff Devel Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Faculty Success

Department: UNT-Faculty Success-Gen-110200

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $71,220

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

Faculty Success supports faculty in developing their professional community, capabilities, career, and climate through holistic learning and development programs, prestigious recognitions and policy development, networking and mentoring, and transparent communication.

Position Overview

The Faculty Development Specialist is a key member of the Faculty Success Office team and is expected to be a partner in providing career-track-relevant faculty development programming, support, and resource planning that supports UNT’s mission. The FDS works closely with the Vice Provost of Faculty Success and other faculty development unit leaders (LEEF, SEA, DRI, Student Success, Libraries) to assess faculty development needs and provide relevant programming. The FDS's primary focus is on leading the faculty career development and mentoring programs, managing the faculty awards and grants application portal, and assessing FS programs and initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in academic discipline and 4 years of experience consulting with faculty engaging on students in learning experiences that incorporate authentic learning activities; or any equivalent combination of experience/education/training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

*Commitment to service, respectful engagement, and continuous improvement. Interpersonal skills that promote team building, collaboration, and a culture that principally understands and measures effectiveness in terms of others successes.
*Experience mentoring colleagues and students, advising and collaborating with peers and coworkers to provide structured feedback and advice to enhance their professional development and growth.
*Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing. Sensitivity to the demands and dynamics of teaching and learning at a major research university.

Preferred Qualifications

*Demonstrated experience working with evidence-based practices to develop career and rank-related faculty development initiatives.

*Demonstrated agility, discretion, and professionalism in communicating across different faculty and leadership positions (e.g., chairs, deans, vice presidents)

*Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment and collaborate across units

*Be successful at self-directed tasks, including leading projects and initiatives

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Faculty Mentoring and Professional Development : Mentoring Program: Responsible for managing and updating the mentoring program: administering (new) faculty mentoring matches (fall), updating and maintaining the Bridge asynchronous mentoring training, liaising with faculty learning communities, and developing at least one mentoring event (fall, spring semester). New Faculty Orientation (NFO) Lead (fall, spring): responsible for developing and implementing the NFO in-person one-day (fall) and virtual half-day (spring) event Chair the Mentoring Award Committee Collaborative Events: Aligned with FS strategic priorities, may collaborate with other faculty development units (LEEF, SEA, DRI) in faculty development programming.
• Faculty Award Management and Support: Create, edit, and administer faculty awards, career development grants, and leadership application calls in InfoReady. Collaborate with SFE Committee leads to ensure annual award calls and rubrics are updated and correct. Update and maintain current award documents, including review committee lists and applicant award status documents Lead award notification processes and approvals, including assisting with reviewing award letters Participate in the Salute to Faculty Excellence event planning committee
• Communications, Assessments, and Reporting: Serve as primary lead for FS LinkedIn Account, collaborating with FS team and UBSC liaison on content Maintain FS summative surveys through Qualtrics; assess and report data for annual planning and in the annual Institutional Effectiveness (IMPROVE) report Conduct, analyze, and report on biennial faculty needs assessment results Participate in other FS work tasks as assigned

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.